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IanS

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  1. IanS

    Timing (maybe

    Ford venturi carb was not very good and does not age well. Replace with dgav off a 2l pinto, someone is bound to have one kicking arround after an upgrade.
  2. Mechanical one is simple and normally reliable. I still use a mechanical one.
  3. Reason I ask is that I had a mechanical pump do what you describe. Pumped OK cold and not very well when hot. New pump was an easy fix but it had swarf in it and cleaning this out of the system was a longish job.
  4. What fuel pump are you useing?
  5. IanS

    Thermostat bypass

    The air will only go into the top tank of the radiator reliably if the top tank is a bit higher than the thermostat.
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    Thermostat bypass

    That is not a bypass as such it was an air bleed to the header tank in a sierra. It did allow some flow via the header tank to allow the thermostat to work from cold. Most people drill a 3mm hole in the flange of the thermostat to achieve the same effect.
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    Pinto emissions fail

    Relavent IVA document https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1065789/individual-vehicle-approval-inspection-manual-passenger-vehicles.pdf Starting at page 41 Relavent MOT testers manual. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/676700/in-service-exhaust-emission-standards-for-road-vehicles-19th-edition.pdf Starting at page 12. There used to be an exemption for amater built cars but I cannot find it and think that it went away with between SVA and IVA
  8. If your wireing is to the manual. Then one contact of the switch FEED TO SWITCH -BROWN the other contact MAIN MEAM FEED BLUE/WHITE You could use scotch lock connectors to break into the loom https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotch-Connectors-Splice-Terminals-Electrical/dp/B007ZDM4R2/ref=asc_df_B007ZDM4R2/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=256110712503&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1724852948457373441&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007200&hvtargid=pla-783518692237&psc=1 They are sold by any motorfactor. They work OK but do not like getting damp/wet.
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    Brake

    Come to think of it the Ka did a diagonal split. One front and the opposite rear on each circuit which would explain 4 ports on the master cylinder. It is up to you if you do this rather than the more traditional front / rear split.
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    Brake

    Yes 2 front for front brakes, length does not matter as whilst braking there is little fluid flow so presures the same at all ports. The singleton goes to rear brakes. This way a fault leaves you with either both front brakes or (worse) with both rear brakes.
  11. I have 20.6 bore from a 2.0 pinto 83 sierra.
  12. If they are SU carbs do not forget oil in the dashpots. Cutting out is a symptom of lack of oil.
  13. If the member does not join the forum the law prevents you contacting them. Blame the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) law. its a bummer for help each other clubs
  14. If your V5 says Triumph I suspect that it is not legal. Topic https://www.rhocar.org/index.php?/forums/topic/50042-thinking-of-buying-a-kit-car-read-this-first/#comment-408677 Better check before spending much more.
  15. Dont Know about a beach towel on the display but one on the camp site will be nice
  16. Looking at that plan block 59 is going to be crowded. 22 clubs in one block
  17. The wire to earth the guage will be for the light to read the guage at night.
  18. IanS

    Throttle cable

    Have you tried Burton Power? https://www.burtonpower.com they cover most things for old fords, square end sounds like the normal ford cable.
  19. Hi Darrell, About 10 to 10:30. We could meet at the stretton fox pub which is at junction 10 of the M56 if you are interested. Ian
  20. I am thinking that my next trip will be Sunday 1st of May, returning Monday 2nd May. Camp over at Stoneleigh Warrington A49 to Tarporley Tarporley A51 to Nantwich to Woore to just short of Stone. North of Stone A34 to south of Stone then A51 again. A51 Rugeley to Lichfield, A51 through Lichfield to Bassetts Pole then A446 to Coleshill then Stone bridge. A452 to Balsall Common to Kenilworth to crossing the A46. Berricote Road to Stoneleigh Road. Kit car show. If anyone wants to join me let me know
  21. https://www.rhocar.org/index.php?/forums/topic/47427-another-alternator-woe/#comment-391779 Picture of various alternator connections given near the top of this post
  22. IanS

    Alternator earth

    Needs to be done with the engine running so that the alternator is producing electricity.
  23. Sensor wire to the adaptor indicating max temp certainly is good, that leaves damaged sensor.
  24. If removing the tape did not help check the earth wire from the adaptor is still connected both ends.
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